Not that he seems worried. 1. a. : a small notch, groove, or chip. IMO Daniel Victor (@slydanno70) June 10, 2021 Moreover, even though he comes with the pedigree and unique upside that made him attractive to the Cubs last year, his first season back after the hamstring tear was not exactly inspiring. Sky Also Head International, and Other Bulls Bullets, Exciting Homestand Finale, Stalock Concern, Provorov Drama in Philly, and Other Blackhawks Bullets, Aaron Rodgers Says a Bunch of Nothing, Coaching Search Updates, and Other NFL Bullets. Everyones known weve had the pieces to put together a really good team and make a run at it. Until Rick Hahn provides a reinforcement, which is vital, desperate times call for desperate measures. Born: Mar 5, 1997 in Sacramento, CA. White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal hits an RBI single in the second inning against the Royals on Friday in Kansas City, Mo. So who knows. You never know how much depth you will need, you cannot rule out Madrigal becoming a quality big league bat (in his own unique way), and you cannot ignore that Madrigal is a guy who still has minor league options remaining and hasnt actually spent THAT much time in the big leagues or at Triple-A. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Because Madrigals possible role is so specific and limited, the pool of trade partners will also be limited. He swiped 35 bags in 48 attempts last year and could lead the White Sox in steals this season if he gets the green light. David Bote is off the 40-man roster and will be at Iowa until/unless theres a need. Not only was Madrigal batting .305 for the season, but the White Sox already had one of the sports best closers in Liam Hendriks. Win Expectancy, Run Expectancy, and Leverage Index calculations provided by Tom Tango of InsideTheBook.com, and co-author of The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. The Cubs last year talked about how physical limitations early in the year could have led to issues at the plate, which could have led to overcompensation, which could have led to different physical issues (Madrigal had a number of them). Esteban Quiroz #43. Additionally, if the Cubs are facing a left-handed starter or a pitcher who right-handed hitters have success against, the team could opt to sacrifice some defense to keep Madrigals bat (.296/.321/.377 lifetime against LHP) in the lineup. The Cubs employed something similar when Jon Lester pitched for the team. One, this isnt the time for someone with no MLB experience to try and get his sea legs. Sarah Collins. Barring him becoming an astounding defensive third baseman in one offseason, the Cubs are probably at their best defensively with either Patrick Wisdom, Christopher Morel or Zach McKinstry there in 2023. Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal will take reps at third base, according to president Jed Hoyer. Nick Madrigal is a right-handed middle infielder from Oregon State University. This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Madrigal isn't starting Saturday against Cleveland.. Madrigal had gone 4-for-7 with a double, three runs and an RBI across the last two contests. Now, what to do about the defense? However, it is the best of the available options. International signing period opens with seven White Sox additions, It is that time again for Marco Paddy, with Luis Reyes and Abraham Nez garnering the biggest bonuses and Juan Uribe Jr. among the signing class, Uribe Jr. signing allows White Sox fans to romanticize, South Side Sox Top Prospect No. Moreover, as a former top draft pick and top prospect who has hit at every level (until last year), you could understand why Madrigal might see himself as a starter right now and who might need those regular at bats to get himself back on rhythm. A separate thing Hoyer said about Madrigals down season with the Cubs, which was certainly very interesting (via the Tribune): Looking back on Madrigal coming back from his torn hamstring, Hoyer said he probably would have held Madrigal back last spring training if he could have a do-over. Sign up for the Marquee Sports Network Newsletter today to catch all the latest news and sports stories. Right now well take advantage of what hes capable of doing.. The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball, Salaries may not be complete (especially pre-1985) and may not include some earned bonuses. I just dont think youre going to get an OBVIOUS contributor for Madrigal right now in trade, especially if partners know the Cubs just squeezed him out of a job. You know the problem there. Jesse Rogers was on ESPN 1000 talking about the Cubs offseason so far, and while discussing catcher additions for the Cubs, spontaneously brought up Madrigal: The glaring hole behind the plate is a tough one to answer, because they have missed out on some guys . MiLB.com lists him as 5-foot-7 and 165 pounds. "Size doesn't really matter," Madrigal said. His career ISO over 324 big-league plate appearances is a measly .089. Odds & lines subject to change. March 5, 1997 The White Sox need to look to make a move on the trade market for a long-term solution. He batted .311/.377/.414 in his first full pro season in 2019, advancing from high Class A to Triple-A and leading the Minors with a strikeout rate of just 3.0 percent -- the best since Willians Astudillo's 2.4 percent mark in 2015. So size doesn't matter at the end of the day, it's just how you play the game and how hard you play it.". Maybe theres a trade to be had . He has committed just five errors in 147 pro games at second, good for a .992 fielding percentage. He should take over at second base for Leury Garcia and Danny Mendick, who are a combined 4-for-28 (.143) this season. His natural position is third base. But the results werent what he or the Cubs had hoped for. Having as many good players as you can is really valuable, and I think were getting there.. Ive always visualized being on a winning team and being here and in this position. Because Madrigals possible role is so specific and limited, the pool of trade partners will also be limited. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Many thanks to him. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. "I mean, like Dustin Pedroia. Right/Right. Birthplace. For one thing, formal chairs, beds and tables require greater vigilance on the part of the owners to protect against nicks and spills. Positions: He has the tools and approach to win batting titles in the big leagues. They took the best college hitter available in 2016 in 3B Nick Senzel (Tennessee) and have mixed in a few high schoolers with high upside in recent years. I know its something thats been on a lot of topics from people, extra-base hits, Madrigal said. And until that arrives, he's going to be out on the field, working on his game and proving that good things can come in many different shapes and sizes. But maybe its an indication that Madrigal trade chatter in general picked up quickly in the wake of the Swanson deal? "Right away you see the athleticism and then you see his bounce and his ability to play the infield," he said. His manager for the week, Hank Manning--who is also the head baseball coach at Pace University (New York)--thought the same thing. It kind of just came, but a lot of it came from working on it a lot.". Here's our breakdown of his tools on the 20-80 scouting scale, where 50 represents big league average ability: Hit (70): Madrigal's exceptional hand-eye coordination and feel for the barrel allow him to make line-drive contact to all fields at will. Play hundreds of free online games including arcade games, puzzle games, funny games, sports games, action games, racing games and more featuring your favorite characters only on Nickelodeon! 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So, if its a trade, then, I think you probably have to look at either picking up a very modest non-40-man type prospect return, or picking up a similar questions-but-upside big leaguer. Legendary Aussie singer-songwriter Nick Cave has unleashed on a song created using artificial intelligence that is supposed to be in the style of Nick Cave, describing it as bulls**t. As they say, a moving bat is a dangerous bat. Chicago White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal entered Saturday ranked second in the majors with a .316 average (12-for-38) with two strikes and 5-for-14 (.357) after an 0-2 count. us He has struggled over the course of three years in the bigs, to the tune of a 67 WRC+, and almost never walks. The first couple days (rehabbing) at (the) Schaumburg (training facility), facing live pitching, I was a little hesitant, Madrigal said Saturday before the Sox faced the Royals in Kansas City, Mo. Yes, Moncada is better at third than he is at second, but the Sox could expect better from him at second base in 2021 than they got from him in 2018. Mostly, it wouldnt really impact what they were expected to be or do in 2023. Madrigal is a native of Elk Grove, California. "(I'm) kind of a table-setter," Madrigal said. Name: Nicklaus M. Madrigal. At first glance, the thing that sticks out at Nick Madrigal is his size. "And he really has a lot of energy and he makes things happen. That said can he even remotely handle third base? Looks like his timing is not quite there yet, Cubs manager David Ross said after Saturdays game. In his final at-bat Tuesday, Madrigal hit a well-struck line drive that Adam Engel tracked down in center field. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Welcome to NickJr.com, the home of Baby Sharks Big Show, PAW Patrol, Santiago of the Seas, and more of your preschoolers favorite shows! 3/5/1997 (25) BAT/THR. One, and likely the most practical, is simply in reps at the position in the remainder of the offseason and during Spring Training. NICK CASTELLANOS 2021 Topps Major League Material Game Used Bat Auto 17/50 Reds . Zach McKinstry can also move all around, and it remains to be seen whether he makes the team out of Spring Training. "I mean professional would be if I got the opportunity to do that, that would be a huge blessing.". Maybe try and steal a couple bags. Lots of them. 92: Ben Norman. There is no replacing Madrigals unique skill set, but lets take a look at the internal options for replacing Madrigal in the short term. For now though, Madrigal will be content with making the USA 18U trials roster and focusing on making the final cut in Houston this August. Maybe he has turned a corner after a year off due to COVID, but betting on catching lightning in a bottle with either Beckham or Hernndez is not a risk a contender should be banking on. Madrigal entered Saturday with a .400 average (16-for-40) with four RBIs and four runs in 11 games. "From just watching, he has the tendency of being more into the air as opposed to a line drive," Eckstein said. All rights reserved. For Madrigal, part of the solution to a healthy regiment in 2023 comes from advanced data the team has on each players biometrics through their running and other movements they make. Madrigal struggled in so many ways, from contact quality to whiffs to health, and it was only very late in the year that he started to maybe look like himself. Status. Birthplace. In fact, he told reporters in Milwaukee this past weekend he thinks its the first time its happened in his life. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. He had the first four-hit game of his career on Aug. 2 at Kauffman Stadium. In order to access this exclusive content you must have a Baseball America Account. For a team emphasizing defense and run prevention, how might that fit for a player who grades as an above-average defensive second baseman with a below-average arm (he was in the bottom 14th percentile in arm strength, per Baseball Savant in 2022)? White Sox rookie second baseman Nick Madrigal entered Saturday with a .400 average (16-for-40) with four RBIs and four runs in 11 games. Some pre-Draft profiles have even pegged him at 5-foot-7, which, if we know anything about the exaggeration of official height However, Manning stressed how Madrigal needs to avoid hitting the ball in the air to take advantage of his plus-speed. Find out how you can watch full episodes on our apps and other streaming platforms. While he could get by at shortstop a la David Eckstein with a high baseball IQ and a quick release, he's better suited for second base. Once I came back with the team I didnt have any hesitation at all. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. A player known for his bat-to-ball skills, Madrigal hit just .203 in his first 23 games of the season before landing on the 10-day injured list with a low back strain. 22,142nd in major league history) Its definitely uncharacteristic of him. Nick Madrigal. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Yeah, I do. Miles Mastrobuoni #78. That line from a song created by experimental AI chatbot ChatGPT "in the style of Nick Cave" pretty aptly encapsulates the singer-songwriter's take on the tune. Hes mostly played second base in collegeand projects to stay therehowever, could play shortstop with ease. Photos used are the property of Bleacher Nation, are used under a license with Getty Images, are used with permission, are fair use, or are believed to be in the public domain. The safest option would be to stick with the status quo and simply let Leury Garca and Danny Mendick battle it out for playing time. And Nick doesn't do that. As I mentioned this morning, though, the Cubs are going to have to open up at least one 40-man spot soon in order to add Swanson and Drew Smyly, so I wonder if these talks are ongoing right now. I feel confident with where I'm at.. He could eventually become a 2B/3B option, but not likely this season. us. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. We still do stuff every day to strengthen my shoulder just to keep healthy. Having multiple, successful options at various positions is the sign of a healthy and competitive team. It happens too quickly for the player at second to catch the ball--even though he didn't have to move his glove an inch. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Madrigals hands are quicker, his footwork is more advanced and his throws are more accurate. Based on WRC+, Lamb was around 10-15% more productive than league average offensively with the Diamondbacks in 2016-17. Join our linker program. With a set of tools that includes a polished defensive game at the most difficult position on the diamond, plus-speed and hitting approach with upside, Madrigal has the talent--and desire--to play at the next level. "Just trying to get things to go, and get on base. Madrigal has not played third base in his career. Moreover, even though he comes with the pedigree and unique upside that made him I can understand wanting to see if he could even remotely handle third base, leaving you with at least a possible option for some of his starts. Legitimate requests to remove copyrighted photos not in the public domain will be honored promptly. Additionally, if the Cubs are facing a left-handed starter or a pitcher who right-handed hitters have success against, the team could opt to sacrifice some defense to keep Madrigals bat Nick Madrigal proves that size doesn't matter in baseball. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Pitchers getting nastier through natural or unnatural methods has less effect on him because he rarely strikes out. We present them here for purely educational purposes. He keeps his right arm straight and firm, to keep the ball on a line and follows the ball after the throw to make sure it's on target. Today USA Baseball announced the field of teams for the 2023 National High School Invitational (NHSI), annually one of the top high school tournaments in the country. Dansby Swanson #7. Against that backdrop, Cubs President Jed Hoyer dropped something of a shocker at the Cubs Convention, saying that Nick Madrigal would be taking some reps at third base this offseason. 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According to some within the Cubs system, for Madrigal, that means the way he runs Madrigals running pattern has him more upright than other players, meaning hes putting more stress on his hamstrings, which can, in turn lead to hamstring or lower body injuries. Additionally, with more shifting and less balls in play in general, baseball is becoming more and more positionless. After returning from the groin strain in August, however, he was just about a league-average hitter the rest of the way. It was only 100 at-bats. Despite the early struggles, its still early. You dont get that sense when watching him, and his 14th percentile arm strength would be pretty hard to justify on the left side of the diamond. 5' 8", 175 lbs. CARY, N.C.--By the fourth day of USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars, it didnt matter how tall Nick Madrigal was. Although Garca is a switch-hitter and Mendick bats solely from the right side, Garca is better from the right side and Mendicks pitcher handedness splits are relatively even. The Boras Family Foundation announced the field for the 2023 Boras Classic of California on Wednesday. 2021 Topps Museum Collection Nick Madrigal Archival Autograph Card Auto /200 Autograph ON CARD AUTO SP /50 . Zach McKinstry #6. a player with the most electrifying tools. Madrigal, 21, is officially listed by Oregon State as 5-foot-8. Power (35): While there's no question that Madrigal will hit, there are concerns as to how much impact he'll make at the plate. Nick Madrigal Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More | Baseball-Reference.com Nick Madrigal Position: Second Baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right 5-8 , 175lb (173cm, 79kg) Team: Chicago Cubs (majors) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1 1 Become a Stathead & Signed thru 2023, 1 yr/$1.23M (23), Service Time (01/2023): 2.164 He cuts down ground at shortstop in a very advanced way and puts himself in advantageous throwing positions. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Scouts loved the bat-to-ball skills and energy that Madrigal displayed at Elk Grove High (Calif.), but questions about his size (5-foot-8, 155 pounds at the time) and signability dropped him to the Indians in the 17th round of the 2015 Draft. Jimmy Rollins signed autographed Rawlings pro Black Baseball Bat JSA #WP021342 . Sometimes they say good things happen in small packages that's definitely what you have with Nick.". Beckham, a former No. It is doubtful that he would be able to pick up second base on the fly, but that route could be explored first. He has actually performed so well that his name has come up as a potential Madrigal replacement, either at second base himself, or pushing Yon Moncada back to second base. 1 overall pick, has not lived up to expectations throughout his five years in the bigs, showing some streaky pop but struggling to make consistent contact. Some defensive statistics Copyright Sports Info Solutions, 2010-2023. He was below average there for his first two years in the league, but many are acting like the major strides he has taken on the defensive side of the ball ONLY apply to third base. Given everything weve discussed above, I dont think theres any question that the Cubs would SPRINT to acquire a catcher from the Blue Jays with Madrigal as a key component of the trade. Nick Madrigal has been a more important part of this White Sox team than I ever expected. Kids can watch full episodes & videos, play games, and interact with their fave Nick Jr. characters on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. He opted to attend Oregon State and became the best hitter and player in college baseball. Its not entirely clear whether that extends into Spring Training, much less the regular season, but its something thatll be worked on. Over the last month, Madrigal had been slashing .318/.368/.489. Both have performed about 20-30% below league average offensively throughout their careers. He sparked the Beavers to a 56-6 record as a sophomore in 2017, when he was the Pacific-12 Conference player and defensive and player of the year, and to a College World Series championship as a junior in '18, when he missed two months with a broken wrist. The scouts, coaches and other players had seen the 5-foot-7, 145-pounder play for three days at the showcase. Not by any means. 3/5/1997 (25) BAT/THR. Those are good problems, Hoyer said. March 5, 1997 So whether Im bunting every time or blooping it out there, I understand what my role is on this team. Its something Ive heard a lot, but Im going to stick to my approach and the way Im swinging right now.. Im not sure. So, yes, people are going to talk about trades. From where I sit, trading Madrigal probably is the right approach, even if I tend toward conservative when it comes to keeping as many pieces as possible in case of injury or underperformance issues. 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"Buckets of ground balls," Madrigal said. Bleacher Nation is a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Brett Taylor is the Editor and Lead Cubs Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at @BleacherNation and @Brett_A_Taylor. It involved ground balls. noun. All 16 of Madrigals hits have been singles. UNLESS they make a trade. Thats something Im looking for. "The ball is starting to slow down a little bit. Very uncharacteristic of him. I've seen a lot of those guys over there the last couple years being over there, but I feel like I'm focused on my process. Born: Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. Day-To-Day. I do, Madrigal said. Madrigal worked a full count in his first plate appearance Tuesday against Michael Kopech before grounding out to shortstop. When people talk about Wins Above Replacement, these guys ARE basically the replacement. In my book, both are AAAA guys too good for the minor leagues, able to contribute as role players, but not close to good enough for the everyday role they would be thrust into. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. Ive just played these guys the most. First, its important to note that its unlikely the Cubs see Madrigal long-term at third-base. Do you have a sports website? Cubs add intriguing flamethrower to bullpen mix, Cubs Weekly Podcast: 2023 Cubs Convention takeaways, How Cubs envision Nick Madrigal fitting into 2023 roster puzzle, After the worst injury of his career, Kyle Hendricks is back even if his timeline is murky. On top of this, Madrigal has recently started to figure out which pitches he can drive and has begun to take advantage of that, sacrificing a bit of contact in the process a small price to pay for someone with his otherworldly bat-to-ball skills. He's up to 175 pounds, but he's still small and possesses little raw power. That's what I see, just a little bit late.. 39) ranks among the game's best prospects. He went 2-for-4 with one RBI Friday in a 7-4 win at Kauffman Stadium. Obviously the Cubs are preparing to think creatively about how they can get Madrigal more opportunities. His strikeout rate 16.4 percent was nearly double his career average of 9 percent. Links to content and the quotation of material from other news sources are not the responsibility of Bleacher Nation. Hes not what you think of a stereotypical third-baseman power slugger, Hoyer told the Chicago Tribune, but hes a really good hitter, a really good player and he can definitely do it.. I think hell probably play some third base as well. "They can do it in a showcase, but then you actually put them in a game and everything slows back down and they put themselves in bad positions, especially on routine balls. Ive faced these guys more than anyone else. However, Manning quickly realized that Madrigal was more than just a small high school infielder. Play tons of free online games from Nickelodeon, including Spongebob games, puzzle games, sports games, racing games, & more on Nickelodeon Arabia! $350.00 + $28.45 shipping . "So the biggest thing for him is to make sure that he stays down through the zone. Second Baseman, Shortstop and Centerfielder, Born: How Do We Feel About the Blackhawks *WINNING* 7-Game Homestand? Or write about sports? "He's just an undersized guy.". He puts his bat on the baseball, he makes contact, Sox manager Rick Renteria said Friday. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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